A study of the motility of the intact uterus at term

Ferguson, J. K. W.

Ferguson confirms the previous studies of Haterius and Ferguson to the effect that electrical stimulation of the pituitary stalk of the postpartum cat or rabbit induces contractions of the uterus. This occurs when neck tissue is crushed leaving only carotid and jugular connections between head and trunk intact. This is interpreted as due to the liberation of an oxytocic hormone from the posterior lobe. Although slight elevations in blood pressure occur there is no evidence that these are responsible for the observed changes. Evidence is presented that dilatation of the uterine horn and cervix evokes oxytocin secretion reflexly and that dilatation of the vagina only occasionally does so but more consistently induces complex reflexes serving to delay uterine evacuation while the vagina is occupied.

A study of the motility of the intact uterus at term

Ferguson, J. K. W., 1941: A study of the motility of the intact uterus at term. Surg Gynecol And Obstet 73(3): 359-366

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